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Meet Our Team

Meet the faces behind MPA—your advocates, your resources, your community. We’re here to support Montana pharmacy, and we’d love to connect with you!

At MPA, we’re not just supporting pharmacy. We’re building its future—a future focused on impact and rooted in care.

Staff

Deedee Grubbs

MPA Executive Director
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Deedee Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

Her favorite outdoor place in Montana is her own back yard working on her garden.

What is your favorite movie?

Her favorite movies are Raiders of the Lost Ark and Under the Tuscan Sun.

Tony King, PharmD

Director of Government Affairs
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Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

Glacier National Park or Smith River.

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I’m an identical twin.

Board of Directors

Matt Colby, PharmD, BCPP, CPP

Chair

Pharmacist, Pharmacy One, Mental Health Center | Billings, MT

Committees: All
Serving Through: 2028

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Matt Says

Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

I love visiting Red Lodge and driving through the Beartooth Pass on the way to Yellowstone.

What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?

I’ve always enjoyed watching Gordon Ramsey cook. I think it would be fascinating to eat and talk about cooking with him.

Cassidy Lloyd, PharmD, BCPS

Board Director

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, Community Medical Center | Missoula, MT

Committees: Legislative & Policy, Membership & Benefits

Serving Through: 2030

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Cassidy Says

Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

Big Mountain on an inversion day or anywhere on the water in the summer.

If you could do any job in the world, what would it be?

I would flip houses or organize homes.  Joanna Gaines and The Home Edit ladies are living my dream.

Levi Shypkowski, PharmD, AE-C

Board Director

 Pharmacist/Owner, Family Pharmacy| Stevensville, MT

Committees: Legislative & Policy, Program & Awards

Serving Through: 2030

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Levi Says

Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

Seeley Lake

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I have a twin brother.

Tessa Hultgren, PharmD

Board Director

Pharmacists, Walmart | Missoula, MT

Committees: Membership & Benefits; PR & Publications

Serving Through: 2029

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JoEllen Says

Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

Somewhere in Northeast Montana riding a horse on a wagon train.

What is your favorite song?

Teach Your Children, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

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Travis Schule, PharmD, BCPP, CPP

Board Director, Past Chair, Current Vice Chair

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Logan Health | Kalispell, MT

Committees: Legislative & Policy Chair, PR & Publications Chair

Serving Through: 2028

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Leanna Schwend, PharmD

Board Director

Owner, Yellowstone Pharmacy of Forsyth | Forsyth, MT

Committees: Membership & Benefits Chair, Publications & PR

Serving Through: 2027

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Leanna Says

Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

The hidden gems that a Montana dirt road leads to.

What is your favorite movie?

A League of Their Own.

Stephanie Chosa, PharmD

Board Director

Pharmacy Director, Bighorn Valley Health Center-One Health | Hardin, MT

Committees: Membership & Benefits, Programs & Awards

Serving Through: 2027

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Stephanie Says

What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?

Matthew McConaughey

What’s your favorite movie?

Tombstone.

Reina Coggins, PharmD, BCPS

Board Director

Clinical Manager of Pharmacy Services, Billings Clinic | Billings, MT

Committees: Health-Systems Academy Chair, Program & Awards Chair, Legislative & Policy

Serving Through: 2029

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Reina Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

Anywhere with my family and dogs!

What is your favorite karaoke song?

Wilson Phillips Hold On

Alyssa Savko, CPhT

Technical Director

Pharmacy Technician, Billings Clinic-Bozeman | Bozeman, MT

Committees: Programs & Awards, Publications & PR

Serving Through: 2027

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Alyssa Says

Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?

I’ll never tell!

What’s your hidden talent?

I can do pistol squats (only 2.5% of the population can do that).

Help Build the Future.

Join our Board of Directors and help lead the future of pharmacy. We meet 3-4 times per year and welcome applications year-round! Our pharmacist members serve four-year terms while the technician director is a two-year position. Elections happen each spring, with new directors seated at our June convention. Apply today—we’ll keep your application on file for the next election.

Student Representatives

Sophie Loveless

Student Representative

University of Montana | Missoula, MT

Committees: Legislative & Policy, Program & Awards, Membership & Benefits

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Sophie Says

Name one thing you do that annoys others.

I play Hamilton songs on repeat during road trips.

What is your favorite midnight snack?

Frozen grapes.

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Brooke Stillson

Student Representatives

University of Montana | Missoula, MT

Committees: Program & Awards, PR & Publications

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Launch Your Career.

Students, residents, new graduates—your pharmacy journey starts here. From networking and mentorship to certifications and leadership opportunities, MPA is passionate about building up the next generation.